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Andrea Jurkovic

@andreajurkovic

Chief Officer - OOW Unlimited/Master 500 GT - STCW II-1

Jezerane, Croatia
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About

Professionally trained seafarer with a strong work ethic and a passion for continuous development within the yachting industry. A motivated team player who values camaraderie and thrives in dynamic, high-pressure environments. Career-driven with a strong focus on leadership, safety, organisation, and operational standards, seeking a Chief Officer position on a well-run yacht.

Personal Details

Age34 years
GenderMale
ResidenceCroatia

Career Objective

Seeking a position on board as a Deck Officer.

Passports

Croatia

Visas

B1/B2

Hobbies & Interests

Active in sports including football, rowing, running, swimming, hiking, skiing, and cycling. I also enjoy fitness and CrossFit.

Experience

Master

May 2025 - Jul 2025

Served as Master on a 25m offshore commercial diving vessel, with full responsibility for vessel operations and regulatory compliance. Oversaw crew performance, safety, and maintenance standards while managing complex offshore diving projects and operational logistics.

Relief Chief Officer

Nov 2024 - Feb 2025
M/Y Paloma

Led and coordinated shipyard periods to prepare the vessel for the season, working closely with the Captain and contractors while managing the deck team on a daily basis Oversaw safety management including drills, safety meetings, risk assessments, SOPs, and continuous onboard safety monitoring. Managed operational paperwork and compliance, including ISM/SMS, working/rest hours, accounting, Flag and Class surveys, and LSA/FFE annual servicing and safety equipment upgrades in preparation for commercial operations.

Apprentice Officer

Apr 2024 - Oct 2024

Assisted with ice navigation in Arctic and Antarctic regions, supporting safe operations in challenging environments. Conducted passage planning using Transas, operated JRC radar, and supported navigational watchkeeping. Handled operational paperwork (ISM, SMS, ISPS), assisted with LSA/FFE inspections and maintenance, and supported mooring and unmooring operations while actively developing skills and experience.

Certifications & Qualifications

Deckhand Certification

MCA Yacht Rating

Entry-Level Engineer

AEC 1

Master

Master 500 GT (II/2)

Officer of the Watch

OOW Unlimited (II/1)

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training
ENG 1 Medical Fitness Certificate
ECDIS
GMDSS
HELM (M)

Languages

CroatianNative
EnglishFluent

References

6 references

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